What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 996?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 996 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.17g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Dupondius, Roma reverse (RIC III 996)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 996

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

170 AD-171 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.17g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV

Head of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right

Reverse

COS III S C

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on cuirass, left foot on helmet, holding Victory on extended right hand and vertical spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 996 is a dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (170 AD-171 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on cuirass, left foot on helmet, holding Victory on extended right hand and vertical spear in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.17g, 23mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 996?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 996 is a Bronze Dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (170 AD-171 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 996.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 996?: The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right with the inscription M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on cuirass, left foot on helmet, holding Victory on extended right hand and vertical spear in left hand with the inscription COS III S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 996?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 996 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.17g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.